Royals behind the lens: See their work picture by picture

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January 08, 2018

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden took the first official photo of her son Prince Oscar, and she's not the first royal to snap her kids! We take a look back at the other members of monarchies who have turned photographer...

Princess Charlotte was mom Kate's subject yet again on Jan. 8, 2018 as she set off for her first day of nursery school. The adorable royal was clad in a red coat with matching shoes and a pink cashmere scarf from fellow royal Marie-Chantal's kids line.

Photo: HRH Duchess of Cambridge

Traditionally royal families turn to a professional photographer for official portraits and to mark major milestones. Recently however, the royals have taken it upon themselves to get behind the camera and capture special family moments.

In August 2017, Princess Marie of Denmark snapped this sweet shot of husband Prince Joachim with daughter Princess Athena, five, on her first day of school in Ordrup.

Photo: Instagram/@detdanskekongehus, H.K.H. Princess Mari

Kate continued to hone her skills as a photographer by taking Princess Charlotte's second birthday portrait. The Duchess took the photo outside of Anmer Hall in April, one month prior to Charlotte's May 2 birthday.

Photo: HRH Duchess of Cambridge

Prince Carl Philip of Sweden took this photo of his son Alexander for his first birthday. The little prince, who will become a big brother later in 2017, flashed a toothy smile as he held on to a present.

Photo: Prince Carl Philip, The Royal Court, Sweden

Princess Marie of Denmark turned the lens on her daughter Athena in honour of her fifth birthday.

Photo: detdanskekongehus

Nicolas' big sister Princess Leonore got in on the snowy action and Princess Madeleine was there to capture it.

Photo: Facebook/Princess Madeleine of Sweden

Prince Nicolas had fun in the snow and his mommy Princess Madeleine captured the precious moment.

Photo: Facebook/Princess Madeleine of Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden couldn't resist taking a picture of her son Prince Oscar being adorable with pumpkins at the Solliden and Öland Harvest Festival.

Photo: Crown Princess Victoria/kungahuset

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan took photos of his precious six-month-old son for their official September calendar.

Photo: King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan

Attached to the new images was a message that read: “Our September calendar is a treat, featuring these adorable images of His Royal Highness The Gyalsey, as photographed by His Majesty The King." It continued, "It is a joy to see our little Prince growing up so quickly, and touching to see him already begin to carry our Royal Duties.”

Photo: King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan

Birthday girl! Kate snapped a set of adorable new photos at her home in Norfolk in honour of Princess Charlotte's first birthday on May 2.

Photo: HRH The Duchess of Cambridge

Princess Charlotte was pretty in pink for her first birthday portraits captured by mom, the Duchess of Cambridge.

Photo: HRH The Duchess of Cambridge

Princess Victoria captured this sweet moment between her daughter Princess Estelle and niece Princess Leonore in April 2014. Two images released by the princess showed Estelle planting a kiss on her cousin's head and holding her tiny foot.

Princess Madeleine couldn't resist sharing this adorable photo of her "little angel" Leonore shortly after her arrival in 2014. Shared on the Swedish royal's official Facebook page, the snap showed the newborn fast asleep while wrapped up in a pink blanket.

Princess Mary of Denmark captured this adorable snap of her twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine during their Christmas holiday in Australia. The royal released the personal portrait to mark the children's fifth birthday.

Princess Mary often turns photographer to capture portraits of her children, and released this photo of her son Prince Christian to mark his eighth birthday in 2013.

Princess Mary took photos of her daughter Princess Isabella playing in the park to celebrate her sixth birthday in April 2013. No doubt fans of the Danish royals will be hoping the family share more photos of the young princess when she turns nine on April 21.

Princess Madeleine couldn't resist sharing some photos of her children following a recent holiday in the Maldives. One image posted to Facebook showed Prince Nicolas smiling up at his mum as he lies down on a mat.

Victoria released a similar image to introduce her daughter Princess Estelle to the world in 2012. Taken when Estelle was four days old, comparisons have already been drawn between the young princess and her newborn baby brother.

The Duchess of Cambridge gave royal fans an early Christmas present when she released new portraits of Princess Charlotte at the end of November. The photos were taken at home by the Duchess, and offered the first glimpse at the royal baby since her christening in July 2015.

The Duchess also took these sweet images of Prince George with his baby sister just weeks after her birth in May 2015. The adorable images were the first official portraits released of Princess Charlotte, and were taken at the family's country home, Anmer Hall.

Kate once again turned photographer to capture Prince George's first day at nursery in January. The proud mother released two images of an excited George ready to learn at Westacre Montessori School in Norfolk.

In a series to mark her first birthday, Princess Charlotte played at the Cambridge's Anmer Hall home while mom Kate snapped away. The adorable royal wore two outfits, one pink and one blue, and starred in shots taken both indoors and outside.